Imperial Cultivation

Chapter 1030: Chapter 1026: Heard Once Again

In his impression and understanding, the Supreme Heavenly Demon is undying.

Just like the Spirit Venerable.

The Venerable’s lifespan can reach ten thousand years, but no one knows the lifespan of the Spirit Venerable.

The Spirit Venerable is often as elusive as the dragon—known by name but unseen in person.

Thinking he is dead, he might suddenly reappear unexpectedly.

Once he appears, he then vanishes again.

No one really knows whether he’s dead or not.

He might not appear for ten thousand years and might reappear after ten thousand years, but his reappearance might go unnoticed.

He has never heard of the remains of the Spirit Venerable nor heard of the remains of the Supreme Heavenly Demon.

”This legend has been circulated in the Demon Realm for countless years—the legend of the Supreme Heavenly Demon relics.”

Leng Tieya scratched his head and made a puzzled expression: ”Is there really such a legend? I’ve never mentioned it.”

Miao Qingjie laughed and said: ”Many sects think it’s just a legend, but our Star-picking Cliff can affirm it’s undeniably true.”

Leng Tieya was puzzled.

Miao Qingjie said: ”Our ancestor left writings, mentioning this matter.”

”Can the Supreme Heavenly Demon truly die?” Leng Tieya asked.

”Even if the Supreme Heavenly Demon has infinite lifespan, they do engage in battles.”

”With endless lifespan, what’s the need for battles? What would be worth fighting for?”

”We are not Supreme Heavenly Demons, how can we understand their thoughts?”

”...That makes sense. So, would it be said that there was a battle amongst the Supreme Heavenly Demons, leading to one’s death and leaving behind relics?”

”It should be so.”

”Which Supreme Heavenly Demon was it?”

”The ancient Dragon Subduing Sect.”

”Dragon Subduing Sect?” Leng Tieya was startled and said in surprise: ”There was such a sect in ancient times?”

He couldn’t help but think of the Dragon Subduing Sect he encountered in the Little Outer Heaven, and the Jade Lock Gold Barrier Skill, Dragon Transformation Technique, and Binding Dragon Rope he practiced.

Clone Chu Liezhao was able to master the Heavenly Dragon Introduction thanks to the cultivation of the Dragon Transformation Technique.

But after ascending to Outer Heaven, he no longer practiced the martial arts of the Dragon Subduing Sect.

Its mental method was no longer suitable for Outer Heaven.

The Dragon Subduing Sect is an ancient heritage of the Little Outer Heaven. There is no record of the Dragon Subduing Sect in the Yu Jing Royal Family’s collection, so he completely gave up on pursuing it.

Unexpectedly, he heard about the Dragon Subduing Sect in the Demon Realm, and surprisingly, it is also an ancient sect of the Demon Realm.

That was somewhat outlandish.

Miao Qingjie said: ”The Dragon Subduing Sect is an ancient top-tier great sect. Mr. Sun, haven’t you heard of it?”

”Never heard of it.” Leng Tieya sighed: ”Before meeting you, Young Master Miao, I thought I was quite knowledgeable, knowing quite a lot.”

”Haha...” Miao Qingjie laughed and said: ”It seems Mr. Sun, you are mentored by a hermit.”

Leng Tieya said: ”I accidentally stumbled into a cave and then muddle-headedly learned a set of swordsmanship and mental method which I’ve practiced until now.”

”Mr. Sun, you are indeed lucky.” Miao Qingjie said.

The Demon Realm has many such masters.

This is a blessing in disguise, acquiring a legacy through a fortuitous encounter, thereby unwittingly mastering an astounding swordsmanship.

To other members of the Demon Clan, it appears extremely fortunate, but as a disciple of Star-picking Cliff, he does not envy it.

However incredible the martial skill and mental method, they are not easy to master.

The mental method of Star-picking Cliff is top-tier in the world, with guidance from renowned teachers, sparring with fellow sect members, and cultivation experience from seniors, providing substantial benefits.

The disciples of Star-picking Cliff surpass any fortuitous encounter individual.

”Hehe, I’ve been lucky since childhood.” Leng Tieya scratched his head with a naive smile.

He then said: ”Is the relic of the Supreme Heavenly Demon really in our Wanjiang City?”

”It’s said to be here.” Miao Qingjie said: ”This also requires luck.”

Encountering such a treasure as the relic of the Supreme Heavenly Demon truly depends on being sufficiently fortunate.

Those devoid of fortune would overlook the relic even if it were present before them.

Leng Tieya sighed and said: ”If one were to obtain this relic, what could be gained?”

”The Supreme Heavenly Demon relic would embody the essence of the Supreme Heavenly Demon, serving as a shortcut to achieving the status of Supreme Heavenly Demon!” Miao Qingjie revealed a look of longing.

Leng Tieya scratched his head: ”That seems a bit too distant; I’d be content just to become a Great Heavenly Demon.”

”If you’ve become a Great Heavenly Demon, then why not proceed further to become a Supreme Heavenly Demon?”

Leng Tieya shook his head: ”Not just me; even the predecessor who taught me swordsmanship couldn’t become a Supreme Heavenly Demon.”

He is extremely interested in the relic.

Yet, he knows that finding the relic of the Supreme Heavenly Demon is near impossible.

The Super Sense has already scanned the entire Wanjiang City, revealing no anomalies or powerful forces.

The entire Wanjiang City holds one Great Heavenly Demon and thirteen Heavenly Demons.

The Great Heavenly Demon is the City Lord.

Of the thirteen Heavenly Demons, six are in the City Lord Mansion, and the remaining seven are scattered elsewhere.

Each of the six major families in the city has one Heavenly Demon, and the last one is hidden in a tavern, serving as its Tribute.

While observing the experts, he was also searching for various strange objects and the like.

Except for a peculiar aura in the City Lord Mansion blocking a secret room, he used Insight on other places and didn’t find any treasures or strange objects worthy of attention.

There are two possibilities here.

First, the relics are not within Wanjiang City.

Second, the relics are so strange that they can block the Insight from Super Sense, deceiving the Super Sense.

Whether it’s the former or the latter, it means he can’t find these relics by his own strength.

With experts from Star-picking Cliff around, he naturally needs to rely on them to find these relics.

Miao Qingjie smiled and said, ”Things are strange sometimes; you might find them when you’re not even looking.”

Leng Tieya shook his head repeatedly, ”My wish is just to kill more Evil Demons from Ghost Bone Sect, even wipe them all out, and live peacefully in the city.”

”Ghost Bone Sect... is very difficult to wipe out,” Miao Qingjie said. ”We at Star-picking Cliff have joined forces with several Great Sects to annihilate them multiple times, but they always revive.”

”Why is that?” Leng Tieya asked, ”Can’t they be eliminated with Star-picking Cliff’s skills?”

”It’s really bizarre. According to speculation, they very likely have a Grotto Heaven, with some Evil Demons hiding inside it, difficult to eradicate completely. You can only kill them whenever you see them.”

”How could they possibly have a Grotto Heaven! ... What kind of nests do they have?” Leng Tieya asked, ”I’ll go kill a bunch.”

He frowned secretly.

Does the Demon Clan not know that Ghost Bone Sect also exists in the Demon World?

Couldn’t be that they’re unaware of this news, right?

Is it possible that the Demon Realm and Demon World don’t share information?

Or could it be that Ghost Bone Sect truly has a Grotto Heaven in the Demon Realm?

If they have a Grotto Heaven, it is indeed very troublesome. Even if the Great Heavenly Demon Palace launches surprise attacks on the Demon Realm, Ghost Bone Sect remains undefeated.

However, according to the obtained news from Great Heavenly Demons of Ghost Bone Sect, they don’t have a Grotto Heaven.

They don’t possess a Grotto Heaven; they simply hide better, or they escape directly to the Demon World.

”I’ll ask around the sect about the nearby nests.” Miao Qingjie readily agreed.

He wanted Leng Tieya to help find the relics and thus did whatever small favors he could.

He didn’t care much about Ghost Bone Sect.

Ghost Bone Sect hates the disciples of Star-picking Cliff but also avoids them.

They are feared by the Demon Clan but pose no threat to them.

Star-picking Cliff often joins forces with other Great Sects once every eight to ten years to annihilate Ghost Bone Sect, like clearing pests.

Star-picking Cliff continuously gathers information on Ghost Bone Sect to achieve thorough extermination, naturally figuring out where all their nests are.

...

Feng Chang and Zheng Lingzhi traveled over two hundred miles, returning to a canyon.

They first returned to the Nine Nether Hall in the center of the canyon to report their experiences to the four Elders and Altar Master inside.

Then each returned to their own small courtyard.

Zheng Lingzhi changed his clothes, took out several Flying Knives, and carefully wiped them before placing them back in the sword pouch at his waist.

He didn’t notice any abnormalities in one of the Flying Knives.

Then he began practicing his martial arts in meditation.

When he awoke the next day, just as he was about to leave the bed to eat, the courtyard door knocked.

He opened the courtyard door and found Feng Chang outside, looking grim.

Feng Chang didn’t wait for an invitation, he walked straight in.

Zheng Lingzhi followed him, sitting next to the stone table in the courtyard, ”Senior Brother Feng, you’re here so early...”

Feng Chang snorted solemnly, ”Those two bastards reported the news!”

”The Golden Ghost Flower?”

”What else!” Feng Chang exclaimed furiously, ”Those two idiot bastards, utterly foolish!”

Zheng Lingzhi’s expression was indifferent, ”They reported it, let them. It’s hard for us to find it.”

Feng Chang glared at him.

Zheng Lingzhi said, ”Once the news spreads, probably not only our two altars, but the other eight altars will also go to Wanjiang City.”

Feng Chang sneered, ”Wanjiang City will be bustling this time!”

At this time, Leng Tieya was having breakfast at a tavern, sitting opposite Miao Qingjie.

He saw this situation through a Flying Knife and nodded secretly.

Come, come, the more experts from Ghost Bone Sect, the better. It’s just right to use Star-picking Cliff to kill a batch.

It can also save trouble for the Great Heavenly Demon Palace.

Take the opportunity to kill some more, boost his reputation, and gain higher-level information.